Klein entered the game in the 15th inning and allowed just one hit through the 18th, keeping the defending champions in the game long enough for Freddie Freeman to collect a solo home run in the bottom of the frame and win the unprecedented marathon.

A week ago, the right-hander was in Arizona throwing to live hitters in a simulated game. Klein, 25, was a late addition to the Dodgers’ roster after Tanner Scott wasn’t ready to return from injury and Alex Vesia was left off because of personal reasons. Call it Couch to the World Series.

Toronto's George Springer is out of the starting lineup for Game 4 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, a day after hurting his right side during a swing.

Central Catholic coach Tim Bordenet recalls how his team faced future Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Will Klein and his team's historic 18 inning game.

As bullpens emptied and the Dodgers and Blue Jays played into the night, Toronto second baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa had a jarring thought. “There was a point where I was, like, we might see two position players in the World Series going back and forth,

The Los Angeles Dodgers do not have many holes on their roster, but they could still go after a big name in free agency.

“It’s with a heavy heart that we share that Alex Vesia is away from the team as he and his wife Kayla navigate a deeply personal family matter,” the Dodgers said in a statement posted to X on Thursday, Oct. 23. “The entire Dodgers organization is sending our thoughts to the Vesia family, and we will provide an update at a later date.”

Country superstar Brad Paisley made history Monday night — and this time, it wasn't for platinum records. The singer performed the national anthem during a landmark World Series game — an 18-inning matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays.